Artwork
Ramier
Ramier is a drawing by Carven. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris.
About this work
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The image depicts a woman in a black dress with a white fur collar, standing with her left hand on her hip. She has dark hair styled in an updo and is wearing white gloves and heels. To her right is a simple line drawing of the back of the dress.
The woman's pose and attire suggest a formal or elegant setting, possibly from the mid-20th century. The use of a line drawing alongside the main image may indicate a design or fashion sketch.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Carven next.
Overview
Created around 1960, the work titled “Ramier” is attributed to the French fashion house Carven. The piece is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography, where it is displayed as an example of mid‑century fashion illustration combined with photographic portraiture.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is a woman dressed in a sleek black gown accented by a white fur collar, white gloves, and high heels. Her hair is arranged in an up‑do, and she rests her left hand on her hip, conveying a poised, formal demeanor typical of 1950s‑60s haute couture presentations.
Technique & Style
The image juxtaposes a realistic depiction of the model with a minimalist line drawing of the dress’s back, suggesting a dual focus on finished appearance and design process. The contrast between photographic detail and simple contour drawing reflects a modernist interest in separating form from function within fashion documentation.
History & Provenance
“Ramier” was produced by Carven, a leading Parisian label, during a period when the house was expanding its visual identity. The work entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings sometime after its creation, where it remains as part of the institution’s broader narrative on cultural and sartorial artifacts.
Artist & collection
Artist
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Museum
Palais Galliera - Musée de la Mode de la Ville de Paris
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